- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brusly, LA
Brusly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brusly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220192001458
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brusly Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Brusly · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brusly Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brusly Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brusly, LA.
School address
District: West Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220192001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Brusly Middle School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 220192001458 · Brusly, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 18:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Brusly High School (734 students)
Brusly Middle School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Brusly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brusly High Sc
Brusly High School
734 students
- This school
Brusly Middle School
539 students
- Brusly Element
Brusly Elementary School
489 students
- Caneview K-8 S
Caneview K-8 School
483 students
- Port Allen Hig
Port Allen High School
452 students
- Lukeville Elem
Lukeville Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Brusly Middle School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brusly Middle School compares
Brusly Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 4% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,984
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Brusly Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Baton Rouge Parish reports $17,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brusly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brusly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caneview K-8 School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Allen High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lukeville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brusly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brusly Middle School
How many students attend Brusly Middle School?
Brusly Middle School has 539 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brusly, LA. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brusly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brusly Middle School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brusly Middle School?
59.8% of students at Brusly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brusly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brusly Middle School is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Brusly, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brusly Middle School?
Brusly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brusly Middle School rank among public schools in Brusly?
By Resource Investment Index, Brusly Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Brusly, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brusly on the city page.
What other schools are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Brusly Middle School, West Baton Rouge Parish also operates Brusly High School (734 students), Brusly Elementary School (489 students), and Caneview K-8 School (483 students). See the West Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.